At Zuo Wen's suggestion, Zhao Fuli and Zhang Batian led 20,000 elite troops to regain the western part of Bingzhou, while the rest led the main force and marched directly to Xinzhuang City.
On the way to this city, there is the last pass: Yundu Pass. This pass is strategically located, with the fast-flowing Luoying Waterfall to the east and mountains like sword-edged swords to the west. Condescending. But as long as you get through this level, everything will be smooth sailing and there will be no fighting power at all.
Wei Hua was well aware of the importance of this place and ordered Hu Xiongying to lead 8,000 men to garrison here, as well as 50 Jin dead soldiers. With Shi Qingyun and Zhang Zijian assisting him, the food is sufficient and the soldiers are well-trained, which is daunting.
Gao Yu led 30,000 troops to conquer the north and was stationed twenty miles away from the city. He did not dare to attack rashly, so he discussed strategies with the generals overnight.
In the camp, Zuo Wen spread out the entire map of Yundu Pass that he had hand-drawn the day before, pointed at it and analyzed: "This pass chokes the throat of Bingzhou and is a decisive battle." Then he described the geographical environment in detail.
Yuan Hang also dragged his cheeks and said: "According to reports from spies in the city, the man stationed in this city is Hu Xiongying. It can be said that 'one man can guard the pass, and ten thousand people can't open it.' Coupled with Shi Qingyun's wisdom and Zhang Zijian's courage, if we take this city, we will definitely lost heavily."
Everyone was immersed in a depressing atmosphere.
"Huh!" Yu Jitao shook off his sweet-scented osmanthus folding fan, his face full of spring breeze. The generals looked at him in confusion. How could he still laugh at this time?
Gao Yu understood instantly: "If the military advisor is like this, he must have a clever plan in mind."
Yu Jitao gently waved his folding fan and said to everyone: "Although the city is concise, the leader of the thieves is stupid and can only defend it with eight thousand people. Hu Xiongying is good at fighting but has no plan, brave but little wise. Jitao only needs to use a few tricks. The plan can lead to their defeat!"
Everyone was amazed and praised him repeatedly. Zuo Wen asked for advice in confusion, and Yu Jitao told him with a smile: "According to this, there is a small city a hundred miles away from the city. The son of Hu Xiongying lives here. However, this city is rarely known and is located in a remote place. Someone will have an idea here."
"If we lead the main force to attack this city, what will happen if Hu Xiongying leads his troops to attack?"
Yu Jitao smiled slightly: "In this case, Hu Xiongying fell into the trap!"
Zuo Wen suddenly became enlightened and nodded repeatedly. Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
The two armies have been facing off for a long time, during the scorching heat of June. The scorching sun burned everything, and even the wind was burned like the heat in a steamer. The grass was sunburned and lifeless, and it bent over and struggled.
The Northern Expeditionary Army can wait, but Hu Xiongying cannot wait! On the west route, Bingzhou was completely defeated and all were recovered by the imperial court. If things continue like this, if the Western Route Army encircles and encircles the enemy, it will easily follow the same path as Jiangli City.
"This Yu Jitao is a bitch!" Hu Xiongying roared at the generals: "We have been fighting for several months, but he has no idea of attacking the city. It's a shame he can endure it!"
Shi Qingyun chuckled and said: "There must be a reason why the Northern Army did not dare to attack by force: the army on the Western Front was defeated. As long as we can be held back, they can attack from both front and rear."
"Third brother! I'm tired of waiting! If this continues, you and I will both become bastards in the pool!"
"Yu Jitao is a man of extremely high intelligence and is well versed in the ways of the military. We must not take him lightly."
"What does Third Brother mean?" Hu Xiongying asked.
"If the enemy's movements are unknown and they leave the city rashly, they will be defeated. In my opinion, a capable spy should be placed into the enemy camp to grasp their movements."
Hu Eagle nodded again and again: "This is easy to do, just pick one of the Jin dead!"
"No!" Shi Qingyun retorted: "My idea is to let a capable general go and defect, release some secrets and perform meritorious service, and then participate in the decision-making..."
Hu Xiongying burst into laughter: "Third brother, are you stupid because of studying? Why should such a good family accept you?"
"Fourth brother, I ask you to study every day, but you don't listen. This means you have no idea, right?"
"What, the third brother has it?"
"If you want to convince the enemy, you must use the 'bitter flesh tactic'. But who can take on this important task?"
The generals in the audience silently said silently.
At this time, a huge figure came to the audience: "Brothers, I can do this kind of thing!"
At first glance, everyone was Zhang Zijian, and the voice of discussion was endless. Hu Yingying's "嘭" table: "Okay! It's really the five brothers!"
Shi Qingyun had no objection, so he dismissed the generals and told Zhang Zijian all the details of the undercover operation. When Zhang Zijian heard that he must be truthful when being tortured, his eyes became more determined: "It's okay! Brothers, no matter how hard you fight, as long as I still have breath, I will definitely complete this mission!"
"Good brother, I can't bear to call you to suffer for your brother ..."
The words sound nice, but when it comes to the actual torture. The strength of Shi Qingyun's ordered people has not weakened. The news spread to the outside world is that Zhang Zijian was whipped for being unfairly wronged.
Two days later, the Northern Expedition Army received a letter. He claimed that Zhang Zijian was willing to lead his eight thousand soldiers to defect. Gao Yu was very happy, thinking that if such a fierce general defected, Yundu Pass would be easy to get.
Guan Lang, who was reading "Spring and Autumn" aside, learned about this and told him: "The Five Tigers have occupied Bingzhou for several years. Guan was very surprised that Zhang Zijian came to join forces. Although General Gao was the commander-in-chief, he still could not It is arbitrary and arbitrary. According to Guan’s opinion, the military advisor should be called in to discuss this matter.”
Gao Yu was suddenly demolished, although he was dissatisfied. But what the other party said was indeed reasonable, so he followed his words and sent someone to invite the general and division.
Yu Jitao only took a cursory glance at it and said with a smile: "This is Zhang Zijian's trick to fake surrender. There are so many flaws that are obvious at a glance."
Gao Yu patted his head, regretting that he almost missed something important. He immediately stepped forward to ask for advice: "In the opinion of the military advisor..."
"In that case, we will use our plan to allow him to surrender."
"What does the military advisor mean by this?"
Yu Jitao put their ears close to their mouths: "So, so, so, so..."
A few days later, as stated in the letter, Zhang Zijian led 800 soldiers to escape from Yundu Pass overnight. In order to convince others, Shi Qingyun deliberately sent crossbowmen to polish the arrows and shoot them down like rain. Zhang Zijian struggled to break through and finally arrived at the designated location and met General Yuan Hang who came to meet him.
"The last general, Zhang Zijian, came here to submit to the imperial court!" Zhang Zijian hurriedly knelt on the ground when he saw the Northern Expeditionary Army. Yuan Hang was riding on a horse, holding a long blood-sucking blade, pointing at him and shouting: "No need to do this, get on the horse quickly, follow me to see General Gao!"
Under the leadership of Yuan Hang, Zhang Zijian came to the coaching camp. Looking around, I saw that the soldiers everywhere were well-disciplined and well-trained, and their shouts moved the sky. I couldn't help but admire them secretly. Entering the commander's tent, he saw Gao Yushen sitting in the main seat, Yu Jitao sitting next to him, and a group of insignificant young generals under the stage.
"The guilty general Zhang Zijian came here to plead guilty to the court..."
Gao Yu's expression was extremely pitiful. He went over to gently lift him up and asked, "How is the general's injury?"
"It's not serious yet, I just can't hold my breath!"
"I will surrender to the imperial court. As long as I perform meritorious service in the future, Your Majesty will definitely pardon me."
Zhang Zijian was stunned at first. He didn't expect to succeed so easily? Just when he was feeling somewhat complacent, Yu Jitao threw away the osmanthus folding fan and immediately retorted: "No, General! Zhang Zijian suddenly came to surrender, and something went wrong. How can we accept him arbitrarily?"
"Hu Yingying is proud, and the brothers connecting the righteous brothers are so humiliated. The reason for surrender is already clear. Why should the military division talk endlessly and go to the heart of the general?"
"I am afraid that Zhang Zi is hard -working, the general can't help but inspect!"
Gao Yu waved his hand arrogantly: "The military advisor is too pedantic! Gao made the decision on this matter, no need to say more!"
Yu Jitao still wanted to refute, but Gao Yu insisted on staying. Yu Jitao put away his folding fan and left the military tent with an angry groan. Seeing this, Zhang Zijian hurriedly knelt on the ground again: "I will surrender at the end. I really can't bear the shame of being whipped by Hu Xiongying in public. There is no second intention. If I pretend to surrender, my body will be separated one day and played by horse hooves!"
"General, there is no need to say more. The military advisor is pedantic, why should he teach you how to do things? Gao Mou trusts you, and we will serve the imperial court together in the future!"
Zhang Zijian was secretly happy after everything was sorted out. He asked his confidants to send a secret message and delivered it to the city. Shi Qingyun and the two were overjoyed when they learned everything.
"Although Yu Jitao is very wise, who would have thought that it would be God's will to be restrained by a stupid general?" Shi Qingyun took a sip of warm wine, and a sense of honor filled his body.
Hu Xiongying held the nine-ring steel knife in his hand and laughed loudly: "The third brother is indeed a 'little think tank' who deceived that tall guy into a fog. When the time comes in the future, we will fight out of the city. If you have to fight, They are pissed off!"
However, with the plan going so smoothly, it was impossible for Shi Qingyun not to have concerns. Fearing that the other party was sending false information, he only used a small group of people to test the situation at first. Until later, according to intelligence, it was learned that the enemy general Dongfang Yuan led his army to open a mountain road, and Hu Xiongying personally led the army and won a complete victory. Dongfang Yuan almost died on the spot, and Shi Qingyun finally gave up any worries after confirming the accuracy of the information.
Not only this time, Hu Xiongying intercepted a lot of the opponent's food and baggage through intelligence and achieved many victories. This also made the two of them more convinced that Zhang Zijian was completely regarded as a confidant by Gao Yu. From then on, all information received from Zhang Zijian was obeyed without hesitation.
However, all this is just an illusion to confuse them.
Except for Zhang Zijian, everyone in the entire Zhengbei Military Camp knows the truth of the matter. It has long been an open secret. However, everyone understood it tacitly and sang the play together with the military advisor.
When all the illusions were believed by the enemy, the Northern Expedition Army began to take action: Yu Jitao first ordered Guan Lang and Zhang Zijian to lead a sneak attack on the city where Hu Xiongying's son was, claiming to be the main force. He also deliberately revealed the news to Zhang Zijian, saying that the main army camp had no strong soldiers, and all those left behind were the old, weak, sick and disabled. He secretly instructed them to stay more active in the military camp, which convinced Zhang Zijian.
But on the surface, the news released by Yu Jitao is: the main force has not moved, only a small group of people. Comparing the two, Shi Qingyun was more willing to believe the news brought by the spy and told Hu Xiongying the reason.
"What?!" Hu Xiongying yelled: "They actually know where my son is? These brats must be using this as a threat to make me surrender!"
"The reason why the Northern Expeditionary Army claimed: 'The main force has not moved' was to convince us that we would not dare to rush out of the city to rescue our nephew... After all, Yu Jitao is too young and extremely naive..."
"No matter what, I will lead the main force in the city to rescue! Third brother can sit back and guard, waiting for the good news to come!"
Everything is ready, but at this juncture. Yu Jitao suddenly ordered the march in advance, so that Hu Xiongying only learned about it halfway through the march. He was extremely panicked, hurriedly prepared his weapons, and hurriedly opened the city gate to rescue.
And all this has been expected by Yu Jitao, shaking the osmanthus folding fan and letting the breeze smoke the noodles. While talking and laughing, the situation is under control...
